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Teammate: My Journey in Baseball and a World Series for the Ages
DAVID ROSS - Hachette Books
Format: Hardcover
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Foreword by Theo Epstein An inspiring memoir from David Ross, the veteran catcher dubbed "Grandpa Rossy," who became the heart and soul of the Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series championship team.In 2016 the Cubs snapped a 108-year curse, winning the World Series in a history-making,... |
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After the Wind: Tragedy on Everest - One Survivor's Story
Lou Kasischke - Good Hart Publishing
Format: Print book
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New deluxe paperback edition with Book Group Questions and a Q&A with the Author.Near the top of Mount Everest, on 10 May 1996, eight climbers died. It was the worst tragedy in the mountain's history. Lou Kasischke was there. After the Wind tells the harrowing story of what went... |
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Game Changers: The Unsung Heroines of Sports History
Molly Schiot - Simon and Schuster
Format: Print book
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"A thoughtful, exhaustively researched, and long-overdue tribute to the women who have paved the way for the likes of Serena Williams, Abby Wambach, Simone Biles, and more." - espnW "A stirring tribute to the record setters, barrier breakers, and milestone makers who opened... |
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The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit
Michael Finkel - Knopf
Format: Hardcover
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Many people dream of escaping modern life, but most will never act on it. This is the remarkable true story of a man who lived alone in the woods of Maine for 27 years, making this dream a reality; not out of anger at the world, but simply because he preferred to live on his own.A New York... |
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Counting the days while my mind slips away : a love letter to my family
Ben Utecht - Howard Books
Format: Print book
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"After five major concussions, NFL tight-end Ben Utecht of the Indianapolis Colts and Cincinnati Bengals is losing his memories. This is his powerful and emotional love letter to his wife and daughters--whom he someday may not recognize--and an inspiring message for all to live every... |
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Counting the Days While My Mind Slips Away: A Love Letter to My Family
Ben Utecht - Howard Books
Format: Print book
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After five major concussions, NFL tight-end Ben Utecht of the Indianapolis Colts and Cincinnati Bengals is losing his memories. This is his powerful and emotional love letter to his wife and daughters - whom he someday may not recognize - and an inspiring message for all to live every moment... |
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Federer and Me: A Story of Obsession
William Skidelsky - Atria Books
Format: Print book
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In this wildly entertaining and informative memoir reminiscent of Nick Hornby's Fever Pitch - but for the world of tennis - one man recounts his all-consuming obsession with Roger Federer and delves into the fascinating history and evolution of this beloved sport.For much of the past... |
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The green guide to low-impact hiking and camping
Laura Waterman; Guy Waterman - Countryman Press
Format: Print book
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"A classic of backpacking literature" (Backpacker) , now updated with a brand-new foreword by environmentalist and best-selling author Bill McKibben Originally published as Backwoods Ethics in 1979, Laura and Guy Waterman's definitive guide to low-impact hiking and camping was a prophetic... |
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Adventure Motorcycling Handbook: A Route & Planning Guide
Chris Scott - Trailblazer Publications
Format: Print book
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25th anniversary edition of the Adventure Motorcycling Handbook'The first thing we did was buy Chris Scott's 'Adventure Motorcycling Handbook' Ewan McGregor, The Long Way Round'Adventure motorcycling' (a term Chris was credited with coining in the late 90s) has grown... |
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Ballplayer
Chipper Jones - Dutton
Format: Print book
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Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones - one of the greatest switch-hitters in baseball history - shares his remarkable story, while capturing the magic nostalgia that sets baseball apart from every other sport. Before Chipper Jones became an eight-time All-Star who amassed Hall of Fame-worthy... |
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50 Moments that Defined Major League Baseball
Rocco Constantino - ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD
Format: Print book
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Baseball is a game of incredible moments, awe-inspiring feats, and dramatic finishes. But not all of these events actually impacted the game itself or the players still to come. Moments such as Lou Gehrig's last Opening Day appearance, the very first All-Star game, or Mickey Mantle's... |
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Carry on.
Lisa Fenn - Harperwave
Format: Print book
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In the spirit of The Blind Side and Friday Night Lights comes a tender and profoundly moving memoir about an ESPN producer's unexpected relationship with two disabled wrestlers from inner city Cleveland, and how these bonds - blossoming, ultimately, into a most unorthodox family - would... |
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The Wonder of It All: 100 Stories from the National Park Service
Yosemite Conservancy. - Yosemite Assn, 2016.
Format: Print book
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Since the founding of the National Park Service in 1916, tens of thousands of NPS employees and volunteers have devoted themselves to preserving our public lands, which today number more than 400. Each person's NPS career is unique, seasoned with daily duties, grand adventures, and everything... |
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SAS Survival Handbook, Third Edition: The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Anywhere
John 'Lofty' Wiseman - William Morrow Paperbacks; 3 edition
Format: Print book
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The ultimate guide to surviving anywhere, now updated with more than 100 pages of additional materialRevised to reflect the latest in survival knowledge and technology, and covering new topics such as urban survival and terrorism, the internationally bestselling SAS Survival Handbook is the definitive... |
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Heisman trophy : the story of an american icon and its winners
Cory Mccartney - Sports Pub
Format: Print book
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"The Heisman Trophy" covers the full history of the Heisman Trophy, from its first winner, Jay Berwanger, to Notre Dame s dominating run, and everything in between, up through the 2015 selection of Derrick Henry. It details the rise of the Heisman Hype, Archie Griffin's continued... |
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Trespassing Across America: One Man's Epic, Never-Done-Before
Ken Ilgunas - Penguin Books
Format: Print book
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Told with sincerity, humor, and wit, Trespassing Across America is both a fascinating account of one man's remarkable journey along the Keystone XL pipeline and a meditation on climate change, the beauty of the natural world, and the extremes to which we can push ourselves - both... |
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The Dolce Diet: Living Lean
Brandy Roon - Xerxes House Press
Format: Book
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ACCOLADES FOR THE DOLCE DIET: LIVING LEAN #1 Amazon USA Bestseller#1 Amazon UK Bestseller#1 Amazon Canada Bestseller#1 Barnes & Noble Bestseller#1 Buy.com BestselleriTunes BestsellerPRAISE FOR THE DOLCE DIET: LIVING LEAN!"Dolce is a lifestyle changer." - ESPN"I love... |
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Top Trails: Great Smoky Mountains National Park: 50 Must-Do Hikes for Everyone
JOHNNY MOLLOY - WILDERNESS PR
Format: Print book
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Johnny Molloy, who has spent more than 800 nights backpacking in the Smokies, has updated his classic guide Top Trails: Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This revised edition has been completely updated, including the new backcountry reservation system implemented in the park.He has also... |
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Wrestling for My Life: The Legend, the Reality, and the Faith of a WWE Superstar
David Thomas - Zondervan
Format: Hardcover
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In Wrestling for My Life, WWE superstar Shawn Michaels shares from his heart about the highs and lows of his life inside the WWE. Included are some never-before-shared stories and an intimate look into his career as well as stories of hunting, family, and faith. With millions of fans, Michaels... |
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The Complete Blackpowder Handbook
Sam Fadala - Gun Digest Books; 5 edition
Format: Paperback
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The Clear Choice for Blackpowder Enthusiasts!The Complete Blackpowder Handbook is the place for the latest information on blackpowder traditional and in-line guns, muzzleloaders and cartridge guns, as well as ballistics and techniques. Expert Sam Fadala's personal experiences, along... |
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Continental Divide: A History of American Mountaineering
Maurice Isserman - W. W. Norton & Company; Illustrated edition
Format: Hardcover
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This magesterial and thrilling history argues that the story of American mountaineering is the story of America itself. In Continental Divide, Maurice Isserman tells the history... |
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Run Fast Eat Slow: Nourishing Recipes for Athletes
Shalane Flanagan - Rodale
Format: Print book
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From world-class marathoner and 4-time Olympian Shalane Flanagan and chef Elyse Kopecky comes a whole foods, flavor-forward cookbook that proves food can be indulgent and nourishing at the same time. Finally here's a cookbook for runners that shows fat is essential for flavor and performance... |
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Game changers : the unsung heroines of sports history
Molly Schiot - Simon and Schuster
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"Based on the Instagram account @TheUnsungHeroines, a celebration of the pioneering, forgotten female athletes of the twentieth century that features rarely seen photos and new interviews with past and present gamechangers including Abby Wambach and Cari Champion"-- |
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Concussion
Jeanne Marie Laskas - Random House
Format: Print book
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Now a major motion picture starring Will Smith, Concussion is the riveting, unlikely story of Dr. Bennet Omalu, the pathologist who made one of the most significant medical discoveries of the twenty-first century, a discovery that challenges the existence... |
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A Woman's Guide to the Wild: Your Complete Outdoor Handbook
Ruby McConnell - Sasquatch Books
Format: Paperback
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For women who enjoy hiking, camping, backpacking, and other outdoor recreation or those inspired by Cheryl Strayed's Wild, this is the definitive guide to being a woman in the great outdoors. This friendly handbook covers the matters of most concern to women, from "feminine... |
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Himalaya Bound: One Family's Quest to Save their Animals?And an Ancient Way of Life
MICHAEL BENANEV - Pegasus Books
Format: Hardcover
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A gorgeous work of literary journalism that follows a nomadic family's fraught migration to the high Himalayan plains, as a changing world closes in around them.Following his vivid account of traveling with one of the last camel caravans on earth in Men of Salt, Michael Benanav now brings... |
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A Life Well Played: My Stories
Arnold Palmer - St Martin'S Press
Format: Print book
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The instant New York Times bestsellerThis book is Palmer's parting gift to the world -- a treasure trove of entertaining anecdotes and timeless wisdom that readers, golfers and non-golfers alike, will celebrate and cherish. No one has won more fans around the world and no player... |
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Standard Catalog of Winchester Firearms.
Cornell Joseph M.
Format: Print book : English
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Since 1866 Winchester has been the most iconic and recognizable firearms name in American history. Winchester rifles and shotguns have been used and cherished by generations of American hunters, sportsmen, and soldiers.In this all-new, completely updated and expanded third edition of the Standard... |
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Walking to Listen: 4,000 Miles Across America, One Story at a Time
Andrew Forsthoefel - Bloomsbury USA
Format: Hardcover
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A memoir of one young man's coming of age on a cross-country trek--told through the stories of the people of all ages, races, and inclinations he meets along the highways of America.Life is fast, and I've found it's easy to confuse the miraculous for the mundane, so I'm slowing... |
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The Total Fishing Manual
Joe Cermele - Weldon Owen
Format: Paperback
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Updated and expanded for 2017, with new expert information on everything the modern fisherman needs to know - from picking the right gear and kitting out your boat, to the best techniques and tactics for seeking, locating, and snaring your catch. This revamped edition of the best-selling... |
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Girl in the Woods: A Memoir
Aspen Matis - William Morrow & Co
Format: Print book
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Girl in the Woods is Aspen Matis's exhilarating true-life adventure of hiking from Mexico to Canada - a coming of age story, a survival story, and a triumphant story of overcoming emotional devastation. On her second night of college, Aspen was raped by a fellow student. Overprotected by her parents... |
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Writings on the Wall: Searching for a New Equality Beyond Black and White
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - Time Home Entertainment
Format: Print book
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Bestselling author, basketball legend and cultural commentator Kareem Abdul-Jabbar explores the heart of issues that affect Americans today.Since retiring from professional basketball as the NBA's all-time leading scorer, six-time MVP, and Hall of Fame inductee, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has become... |
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Off Speed: Baseball, Pitching, and the Art of Deception
Terry McDermott - Pantheon
Format: Hardcover
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A wonderfully informative, exuberant, and entertaining book that explores the evolution and history of baseball pitching through the story of one "perfect" game. Tracing the evolution of pitching and the pitcher's art of deception, Terry McDermott tells the fascinating story... |
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